2 Children Hurt in Suspected Drunk Driving Crash in Steele County
Summary
Dui Crash Ellendale Minnesota in Ellendale, Minnesota: A T‑bone collision occurred around 7:25 p.m. on Highway 30, about five miles west of Ellendale and 15 miles north of Albert Lea, when a car traveling west collided with an SUV heading south. The SUV driver, 26‑year‑old Brett Kubiatowicz of Geneva, is suspected of driving under the influence but was not injured. Four occupants—driver Zakeria Newman (31), passenger Morgan Newman (31), and two children, a 4‑year‑old boy and a 6‑year‑old girl—suffered non‑life‑threatening injuries; the adults and the older child were transported by ambulance to Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital in Owatonna while the boy was treated on scene. State Patrol investigators are continuing the investigation into the crash, noting that all occupants were wearing seat belts.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Zakeria Newman | Passenger | Injured |
| Morgan Newman | Passenger | Injured |
| Brett Kubiatowicz | Unknown | Unknown |
Original reporting
2 Children Hurt in Suspected Drunk Driving Crash in Steele County